Jul. 30, 2015

Amnesty International reports strong evidence that Israel committed war crimes, possibly including crimes against humanity, during failed August 2014 campaign to rescue Second Lt Hadar Goldin from hands of Hamas militants in southern Gaza; Goldin's capture, occurring in first hour of cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants, sparked 50-day war. MORE

Jul. 30, 2015

Israeli Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahu authorizes immediate construction of 300 housing units in Beit El, Jewish settlement near Ramallah, Pakistan, after Israeli court rules two apartment blocks in same settlement were built illegally and ordered them demolished; move is seen as effort to assuage Netanyahu's right-wing coalition partners as well as Jewish settlers. MORE

Jul. 29, 2015

United States Parole Commission decides that Jonathan J Pollard, former Navy intelligence analyst who was convicted of spying for Israel nearly 30 years ago, will be released from federal prison in November. MORE

Jul. 28, 2015

Palestinian man Mohammad Atta Lafi Abu Latifa dies after being shot by Israeli security forces and falling from rooftop as he attempted to avoid arrest in West Bank. MORE

Jul. 27, 2015

Conflict erupts between Palestinian youths and Israeli police in Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque as Palestinians try to prevent Israelis from visiting site revered by Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and by Jews as Temple Mount. MORE

Jul. 25, 2015

Sec of State John Kerry says nuclear deal he negotiated with Iran is in Israel's interest and expresses concern that Israel could become further isolated if it opposes deal, particularly if opposition results in deal being rejected by United States Congress; comments are met with criticism from some Israelis and experts. MORE

Jul. 25, 2015

United States officials say they will not object to parole of Jonathan J Pollard, man charged with spying for Israel who is eligible for release in November after serving 30 years in North Carolina jail; officials say Pollard's parole would have no effect on talks with Israel over Iranian nuclear deal. MORE

Jul. 24, 2015

Palestinian village Susiya in West Bank, which has been displaced three times in past 30 years, is once again slated to be demolished; currently sits between Israeli archaeological site and Jewish settlement on land known as Area C, part of West Bank directly overseen by Israeli agencies rather than by the Palestinian Authority; Israeli officials say village was built illegally and must go. MORE

Jul. 24, 2015

Palestinian man Falah Abu Marya is shot and killed by Israeli troops during raid in Beit Ommar, West Bank; was shot as he threw objects at soldiers. MORE

Jul. 24, 2015

Israel supplies Jordan with 16 Cobra combat helicopters to help it fend off Islamic State insurgents on Syrian and Iraqi borders. MORE

Jul. 23, 2015

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man Mohammad Alawna during raid in West Bank town of Burkin. MORE

Jul. 23, 2015

Jul. 23, 2015

Op-Ed article by community organizer Nasser Nawaja observes that he and his family will once again be uprooted and lose their homes if Israel carries out demolition orders on some 340 residents in Palestinian community of Susiya; describes ongoing history of devastation resulting from Israeli settlements in West Bank; observes that international support for such Palestinian communities is growing, and calls on Israel to refrain from impending action. MORE

Jul. 22, 2015

Jul. 21, 2015

Defense Sec Ashton B Carter visits Israel in order to reassure country that United States will maintain strong position against Iran even if nuclear deal is approved by Congress and sanctions are lifted. MORE

Jul. 20, 2015

Israeli authorities arrest four Palestinians suspected of involvement in shooting death of Israeli man Malakhi Rosenfeld in West Bank in June, while Palestinian Authority's security forces detain two other Palestinian men they believe were involved. MORE

Jul. 17, 2015

News Analysis; analysts suggest that Israeli Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahu may benefit in short term from Iran nuclear deal because of voters' fears over the possible dangerous consequences. MORE

Jul. 17, 2015

International Criminal Court judges request that chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda review her decision not to investigate deadly Israeli commando raid on Gaza-bound flotilla of aid ships in 2010. MORE

Jul. 16, 2015

Israeli authorities arrest five Palestinian men in relation to audacious June shooting that claimed life of one Israeli man; at least three of group are members of Fatah faction's military wing. MORE

Jul. 16, 2015

Pres Obama offers increased military aid to Israel as consolation prize following nuclear agreement with Iran that left Pres Netanyahu outraged; overtures are dismissed by Netanyahu, at least for time being, who says accepting them would be tantamount to blessing deal that he sees as deeply threatening to Israeli security. MORE

Jul. 16, 2015

Disclosure report reveals that Sen Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey indicted on federal corruption charges, has received many large donations toward his legal defense fund from prominent pro-Israel billionaires, both Republican and Democrat. MORE

Jul. 15, 2015

Israeli Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently denounces nuclear agreement with Iran, calling it 'historic mistake' that will expose his country to grave danger; asserts that Israel will not be bound by agreement's conditions; Netanyahu views agreement as bitter culmination of long struggle that has strained Israel's relations with United States. MORE

Jul. 15, 2015

Editorial hails final nuclear agreement with Iran as landmark piece of diplomacy that puts verifiable limit on Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapon and has potential to reshape Middle East politics; criticizes Israeli Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahu and Republicans for rejecting deal that is beneficial to United States, Israel and international community; warns agreement does not guarantee implementation and says it would be irresponsible to squander valuable opportunity. MORE

Jul. 14, 2015

Palestinian man Khader Adnan is arrested and held for questioning after attempting to enter Old City of Jerusalem to attend Al Aqsa Mosque; arrest comes one day after he was released from prison, where he waged successful 55-day hunger strike. MORE

Jul. 10, 2015

Letter From The Middle East; Robert Turner, departing Gaza director of United Nations Relief and Works Agency, explains why he is optimistic Israel-Palestinian conflict can be peacefully resolved. MORE

Jul. 10, 2015

Israeli authorities claim Hamas is detaining two Israeli civilians in Gaza. MORE

Jul. 7, 2015

Trial begins for two Israeli teenagers and adult Yosef Haim Ben-David, charged with 2014 kidnapping and murder of Palestinian teenager Muhammad Abu Khdeir; Israeli officials have labeled killing, which followed murders of three Israeli teens by Palestinians, as a revenge attack. MORE

Jul. 6, 2015

Israeli cabinet rejects liberal- and centrist-backed proposal to ease process of converting to Judaism, requirement of filing for citizenship; vote signals growing strength of ultra-Orthodox parties and leaves conversion under control of Chief Rabbinate. MORE

Jul. 4, 2015

Israeli military says its forces shot and killed Palestinian teenager who was throwing stones and rocks at army vehicle in West Bank; teen is identified as Muhammad Hani al-Kasba by Palestinian media, which disputes Israeli military's account and says Kasba was scaling wall near Qalandia crossing point. MORE

Jul. 1, 2015

Israeli man Malakhi Rosenfeld, student at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, dies after shooting attack in West Bank; Palestinian gunmen are suspected in incident. MORE

Jul. 1, 2015

United Church of Christ delegates vote 508 to 124 at church's general synod in Cleveland in favor of divestment and boycott of companies that profit from Israeli occupation and control of Palestinian territories; church is one largest Protestant denominations in United States, with around million members; majority of delegates also votes to call Israeli actions against Palestinians apartheid; Israel criticizes decision. MORE

Jun. 30, 2015

Israel releases Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan, who was being held indefinitely without formal charges, for fear that he could die in prison after 55-day hunger strike; Adnan is spokesman for militant group Islamic Jihad and had once before achieved release from Israeli prison with hunger strike protest. MORE

Jun. 30, 2015

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius introduces idea of new international group which would include Arab world members to spur Israeli-Palestinian peace talks; idea would be alternative to all-but-defunct Middle East quartet comprised of American, Russian, European Union and UN envoys and earlier proposal calling for UN Security Council involvement. MORE

Jun. 30, 2015

Delegates to annual meetings of three United States churches with millions of members consider adopting resolutions promoted by Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement, global campaign to pressure Israel economically over Palestinian issue. MORE

Jun. 30, 2015

Israeli navy stops ship carrying pro-Palestinian activists heading for Gaza Strip, thwarting attempted protest against Israel's control of people and material in and out of Gaza. MORE

Jun. 30, 2015

Israeli Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to build 18.6-mile fence along portion of Jordanian border that security officials see as possible route of terrorists or illegal immigrants. MORE

Jun. 28, 2015

Jerusalem Youth Chorus, initiative that brings young Israelis and Palestinians together for music and professionally-mediated dialogue sessions, is one of few successful efforts at coexistence to survive increasing violence that has plagued politically charged city; chorus was founded by American Micah Hendler, who had attended Seeds of Peace summer camps as a youth and hoped model would work in Jerusalem. MORE

Jun. 27, 2015

Israeli Army reports that Palestinian man was shot after opening fire on Israeli forces in West Bank. MORE

Jun. 27, 2015

Vatican signs treaty with 'state of Palestine,' saying it hopes move will facilitate improved relations between Palestinians and Israel. MORE

Jun. 27, 2015

Op-Ed article by former British forces commander Richard Kemp faults United Nations Human Rights Council report for laying blame for 2014 Gaza conflict on Israel's shoulders; charges report presents presumption of guilt based on flawed evidence and demonstrates little understanding of warfare; contends report's recommendation to immediately lift blockade of Gaza would result in further bloodshed on both sides of conflict. MORE

Jun. 26, 2015

Palestinian leaders hand over files at International Criminal Court in The Hague documenting what they claim are Israeli war crimes; largely symbolic move marks another advance in Palestinian drive to gain statehood and hold Israel accountable for occupation of lands claimed by Palestinians. MORE

Jun. 25, 2015

Hebron Journal; shops along al-Sahla street in West Bank's Old City of Hebron slowly begin to open after being closed since 1994 by Israeli military responding to massacre at nearby tomb; local residents and officials doubt sincerity of Israel effort to revitalize now dilapidated stretch into thriving marketplace, as only 7 of 300 shops have been allowed to open and deliveries and visitors are thwarted by military checkpoints. MORE

Jun. 25, 2015

Israel cancels permission for Gaza residents to enter Israel in order to pray at Al Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites, during Ramadan; cancellation affects 500 Palestinians and was made after 2014 Hamas-Israeli war ceasefire agreement was violated when Israel received rocket fire from Gaza two days ago. MORE

Jun. 25, 2015

Palestinians plan to submit evidence of Israeli war crimes occurring during July 2014 Gaza war between Israel and Hamas to International Criminal Court; analysts say while move shows Palestinians' commitment to standing up to Israel in international court, action may be symbolic since court has has no capacity to enforce judgments and is unable to secure arrest of those they are able to convict of war crimes. MORE

Jun. 23, 2015

United Nations Commission of Inquiry report faults both Israel and Palestinians for violating international law in 2014 Gaza War; Israelis condemn report as evidence of UN bias against them while Hamas dismisses condemnation of its own actions and says report supports prosecution of Israel in International Criminal Court. MORE

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